Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Specifications download pdf (Page 377)

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If you use a step-bumper hitch, the bumper could be

damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there is ample room

when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and

the bumper.

If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will

weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a

properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway

control of the proper size. This equipment is very

important for proper vehicle loading and good handling

when driving. Always use a sway control if the trailer

will weigh more than these limits. You can ask a

hitch dealer about sway controls.

Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering

Fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers can be used with

many pickup models. These trailers place a larger

percentage of the weight (kingpin weight) on the tow

vehicle than conventional trailers. Make sure this weight

does not cause the vehicle to exceed GAWR or GVWR.

Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be

15 to 25 percent of the trailer weight up to the maximum

amount speciﬁed in the trailering chart for your vehicle.

See “Weight of the Trailer” in this section for more

information.

The hitch should be located in the pickup bed so that

it’s centerline is over or slightly in front of the rear axle.

Take care that it is not so far forward that it will

contact the back of the cab in sharp turns. This is

especially important for short box pickups. Trailer pin

box extensions and sliding ﬁfth wheel hitch assemblies

can help this condition. There should be at least

six inches of clearance between the top of the pickup

box and the bottom of the trailer shelf that extends over

the box.

Make sure the hitch is attached to the tow vehicle frame

rails. Do not use the pickup box for support.

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